St. Croix This Week / Dining

Dining

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St. Croix boasts many talented chefs preparing some of the most creative and flavorful cooking in the Caribbean. Here you'll find dining experiences to please any palette, whether you are seeking world-class international cuisine, a casual family meal, or quick and delicious take out!

Your setting might be the Christiansted boardwalk, an historic townhouse, a club atmosphere, a small cafe or bistro, a coffee house, overlooking a marina, a view of Buck Island, the waves crashing on the North Shore, on the beach, or one of the stellar sunsets in Frederiksted.

Ethnic cuisines can be found at a host of great restaurants around the island serving up Mediterranean, Thai, Vietnamese, Greek, and Japanese. West Indian dishes can also be sampled as well as raw cuisine and local organically grown salad fixings. Don't forget local lobster and the fresh catch of the day, like Wahoo, Mahi, or Tuna when deciding what to try.

Frederiksted has several quaint oceanfront eateries specializing in everything from elegant dining to soul food to world-class coffees, smoothies and light fare. Sunday brunches are famous here and Jazz can be heard live on the weekends. There's even an Internet cafe for your convenience.

Men never need ties and jackets but, since some island restaurants are air-conditioned and others are breezy, women may be more comfortable with a light wrap to cover bare shoulders.

Some restaurants only serve breakfast and lunch, while others serve all three meals, and still others only serve dinner. Check our Advertiser Dining Guide in this section for a quick summary of Cuisine, Meals, and Credit Cards accepted. Though we do our best to keep information current, hours may vary seasonally and it is always a good idea to phone for reservations. Bon Appetit!

St. Croix Dining Guide

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Angry Nate's

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Salud! Bistrot

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Flat Iron Grill

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Ace Roti Shop

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Good Spirits

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Spratnet Beach Bar

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Polly's at the Pier

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Namaste Cafe

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Deep End Bar

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The Galleon

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Cane Bay

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The Pickled Greek

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Lalita

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Rhythms at Rainbow Beach

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Angry Nates Boathouse & Seafood Emporium

Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner on our boardwalk patio or in our breezy openair restaurant overlooking the beautiful Christiansted Harbor. Sit back and watch the local fishing boats deliver their daily catch of Wahoo, Tuna, or Mahi-Mahi (a fish so nice we named it twice). We specialize in the fresh seafood that is brought to our dock every day. Voted Best New Restaurant in St. Croix, 2008 (VI Daily News), we feature a creative dinner menu incorporating an eclectic blend of world cuisines, a unique and affordable wine list, and drink specials from the most complete bar on the island. Open 7 days a week.
www.angrynates.com
MC, Visa.
Christiansted Map #60
Tel. 692-6283

Beach ide Café

On the beach in Frederiksted, overlooking the Caribbean on a magnificent white sandy beach where the sun sets, experience extraordinary seasonal menu selections guaranteed to match your palate, appetite and budget. Open Friday - Monday, serving lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm and dinner 6-9 pm; Saturday breakfast 8-11 am and Sunday brunch 10 am -3 pm. Visit the Iguana Lounge for custom, Caribbean cocktails and delicious bar food. Choose affordable to hard-tofind wines from our Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list and attend our monthly Wine Tastings. Saturday nights, enjoy live music from 6:30 - 9:30 pm. We do event catering and would love to host your next private function here! "Our amazing view will take you away, and our delicious food will keep you coming back!" Reserve ahead, beach seatings available! F'sted Map #14
Tel: 772-1205, 772-1266

Ace Roti Shop

"Calling All Curry eaters!" Are you craving for curry dishes at an affordable price? Well, look no further. ACE Roti Shop specializes in traditional Trinidadian Indian curries. You will find chicken, beef, shrimp, fish, and goat curry on our daily menu. We offer two types of roti (bread) to soak up our delicious curry -- dhal puri and paratha aka buss-up-shut. On Saturdays, we serve a traditional Trinidadian appetizer called "Doubles" featured on Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre Foods. It is served hot with our homemade Tamarind Chutney. Don't forget to try our homemade drinks which include Sorrel, Mauby, Peanut Punch, Carrot with Beet, and our delicious selection of Indian desserts! We're open Tuesday - Saturday, 10-4:30 pm and located at 182 Richmond, just three minutes East of Christiansted.
St. Croix Map #31
Tel: 719-(ROTI)7684

Avocado Pit

Deli style bistro cafe located adjacent to the Christiansted Fort overlooking the picturesque harbor next to Caribbean Sea Adventures is open daily 7 am to 5 pm and is known for "the best coffee and breakfast anytime." Visitors return time and time again to enjoy the signature breakfast granola, fresh fruit and yogurt. But if your a steak and egg person, this is the place for you. Lunch features spicy tuna, steak and mushroom tofu, avocado, crispy or grilled chicken wraps and more! Deli style sandwiches with all the fixings make for a great box lunch to enjoy while at Buck Island. Enjoy an afternoon Pit Bite: curly fries, wings, salads, and nachos. Don't leave without enjoying a frozen fruit smoothie, specialty Pina Colada, ice cream cone or scrumptious Pit Split.
AX, MC, VISA
Christiansted Map #100
Tel. 773-9843

Good Spirits

You'll find me in Good Spirits on St. Croix! This new restaurant and convenience store is located on East End Road at the base of The Reef Condominiums in Teague Bay. Good Spirits is open 7 days a week for dine-in or carry-out. Doors open at 7 am for fresh baked pastries and coffee. Lunch is served until 5 pm featuring salads and specialty deli and BBQ sandwiches made from freshly smoked meats. Dinner starts at 5 pm. Delight in freshly smoked ribs, brisket, pulled pork, coconut shrimp, enchiladas, tacos, chili and more. We're also open for necessities like wine, beer, liquor, sodas, snacks, bread, eggs, milk, etc. We look forward to meeting your convenience needs and serving you great food... fast!
www.goodspiritsvi.com
Island Map #100

Flat Iron Grill

The Flat Iron Grill is St. Croix's newest addition to excellence in dining in a casual atmosphere with affordable prices and the best service on the island! Specializing in Italian cuisine and sumptuous grilled specialties, we are the only restaurant on St. Croix to offer Italian made gluten-free pasta. Chef Errol Clark offers creative and delicious specials every day and residents rave that he serves the best pizza on the island. Be sure to ask about his decadent and creative dessert pizzas! Located midisland across from Sunny Isle Shopping Center, we are open Monday - Saturday, for lunch and dinner, from 11am to 10pm. No reservations, but call for daily specials. Come hungry and add a little flava to your island visit! St. Croix Map #33
Tel: 778-4664

Restaurant Bacchus

Bacchus - truly a sanctuary for wine lovers, as it is named after the Roman God meaning "God of Wine," with one of the largest and diversified wine selections on St. Croix. Located upstairs in a charming, historical building this traditional yet eclectic restaurant delivers a culturally inspired cuisine using only the finest ingredients. Enjoy house-made sourdough bread, raviolis, fettuccini, and delectable desserts. Begin your evening with the ever popular Bonsai Bonsai Burger, Calamari or Duck Nachos. Experience the new favorite: an all natural Himalayan Salt Block with fresh cures of the day. Menu entrees include: Bacon-wrapped Pork Prime Rib, Filet, Roasted Rack of Lamb, Braised Asian Beef Ribs, Fresh Catch of the day, Pastafari and divine Specials. See you here for an evening you will never forget! Open Tues - Sat, 6-10pm, Sun, 6-10pm (winter season).
Christiansted Map #70
Tel. 692-9922

Beach Side Café

Enjoy lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch overlooking a magnificent stretch of white, sandy beach on the West End! Taste the delicious flavors of our Le Cordon Bleu cuisine team featuring daily specials and new spring menus. Choose affordable wines from the 2008 Spectator Award of Excellence Wine List plus custom tropical cocktails. Live music Saturday nights from 6:30-9:30pm. Catch an amazing sunset and perhaps the green flash! Reservations are appreciated! Beach seatings are also available by request on a first-come-first-serve basis. Plan ahead for your next occasion. Catering of special events? Yes! Check our amazing view on the Frederiksted Beach Cam and book early! Open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 11:30-2:30pm for lunch, 6-9pm for dinner, and 10-3pm for Sunday brunch.
AMEX, VISA, MC.
Frederiksted Map #14
Tel. 772-1266

The Blue Moon

Where jazz has a home, is located in historic Victoria House at 7 Strand Street. Award-winning cuisine with a Cajun flair, featuring fresh local fish, great salads, Kansas City steaks, their unique New Orleans Alfredo, and homemade desserts. An extensive selection of fine wines is available to complement your meal. Join us Wednesday and Friday nights and at Sunday Brunch for the island's best live jazz scene, in an eclectic open-air setting on the Frederiksted waterfront. Be sure to stop in for a cocktail at sunset. Open 6 days a week; lunch Tuesday - Friday 11 am - 2 p.m., dinner Tuesday - Saturday 6 pm - until, Sunday Jazz Brunch 11 a.m. - 2 pm. Reservations suggested.
MC, VISA, Amex.
Frederiksted map #26
Tel. 772-2222

Rhythms at Rainbow Beach

Come limin' on St. Croix's Best Beach (2009 VI Daily News Readers' Poll). Located 1.5 miles north of the pier, Frederiksted, we offer great food and drinks in a super-relaxed beach atmosphere and feature the best local and off-island bands every Sunday from 3-7pm. Enjoy an ice cold beer or exotic frozen drink from the Best Bartending Staff on St. Croix (2008, 2009 VI Daily News Readers' Poll), a relaxing dip in the Caribbean, a game of volleyball, great entertainment, and a spectacular sunset all in one stop. Hang with the locals at the VI's Best Beach Bar (2008 VI Daily News Readers' Poll). Open 7 days from 11:30 am to 7pm. Rhythms at Rainbow Beach...Come west, find us, and lose yourself!
Frederiksted map #3
Tel. 772-0002

Cheeseburgers In Paradise

On the east end in Estate Southgate near Green Cay Marina is only about 10 minutes from town, but it feels like you've dropped into a friend's backyard cookout where the people at the next table seem like old friends! Start with anything from soft drinks to frozen Margaritas from the full bar. Then order the largest and best burgers in the world, they claim, and they may be right! Lots more, too-grilled chicken sandwiches, nachos with homemade salsa, chili dogs or burritos, plus daily chef's specials and yummy soft ice cream. Cheeseburgers' menu available 11 am till 10 pm seven days a week for lunch or dinner. Live music Thursday through Sunday nights. Moderate prices.
MC, VISA.
Island Map #92
Tel. 773-1119

Chicken Charlies Roadhouse

Llocated on the east end of St. Croix with a beautiful Buck Island view. Enjoy Charlie's famous home-cooked BBQ sauce over his mouth-watering ribs, or a pizza pie made to perfection. This casual island restaurant offers family style dining for everyone. Charlie's newly renovated bar is the perfect place to meet for a drink and take in the breathtaking views! Join us on Tuesdays for Trivia. Live music every Friday and Saturday starting at 7 p.m. Hours Monday thru Saturday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday Breakfast 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Reservations suggested.
All credit cards accepted.
Island Map #110
Tel. 713-5174

Spratnet Beach Bar & Grill

Smack on the beach in Cane Bay, this casual eatery is open seven days a week serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With the sand between your toes, the waves beckoning, you can choose from breakfast burritos or eggs benedict, lobster nuggets, salads, wraps, and burgers for lunch, or surf and turf specials for dinner. Enjoy our Sunday Pig Roast from 1:00pm, and our Monthly Full Moon Party starting at 7:00pm. Open 7am to 9pm daily. Happy Hour from 5-7:00pm. Private parties and catering available.
Island Map #25
719-8485

Deep End Bar & Grill

Tucked away between the Tamarind Reef Hotel and Green Cay Marina, The Deep End Bar & Grill awaits you serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 365 days a year! Dine undercover, poolside, or on the beach all with a smashing view of Green Cay! With a great selection of tropical blender drinks and a diverse menu, we offer something wonderful for every palate. Come see us for Weeknight Specials-- Monday is Pizza night, Thursday is Mexican night, Friday it's Tito & Sue's Crab Races , Saturday is Seafood night and the best tasting Ribs on island, Sunday is Brunch with Steve Katz and Steak Night with our famous 1# Ribeye. We specialize in private parties, weddings, receptions, and meetings oceanside. Call for our entertainment schedule.
Island Map #91
Tel. 718-7071

eat @ Cane Bay

Located across from the beach, eat @ Cane Bay is fun dining in a sublime & relaxed atmosphere. Build your own salads & burgers from plain Jane to gourmet, hand-cut fries & onion rings, slow roasted pulled pork & brisket, and a menu for the kids that even parents approve of. Inspired specials flow from the kitchen of locally famed chef Frank Pugliese. Highlights include food shots, fresh fish & hand cut steaks. Eat's drink list features many rum drinks, a diverse wine list & many selections of beers including Belgians. Sunday Reggae Brunch served from 11am-4pm. Build your own benedicts, creative Crepes, Bananas Foster Pancakes, & classic Burgers. Hang afterwards & enjoy styling's of local Reggae bands from 2ish to sunset Quarterly "New Moon" Parties. Lunch & dinner 11am -9pm, closed Tuesday. www.eatatcanebay.com
Island Map #100
Tel. 718-0360

Duggan's Reef

It's easy to see why this beachfront restaurant has been a local favorite for more than 20 years' voted Best Seafood on St. Croix by readers of the Daily News! An informal, open-to-the-breeze spot overlooking Buck Island, Duggan's is open for dinner every night from 6 to 9:30 and for lunch mid-December to mid-April. Start off with drinks or your choice from the wine list with local conch chowder. For your main course, enjoy fresh local lobster (when available), fresh fish, pasta, sizzling rack of lamb, filet mignon, and your choice of freshly prepared desserts. Try Frank Duggan's Sunday Brunch 11 am - 2:30 pm with Eggs Benedict, Quiche, weekly specials, and $2 Mimosas or Bloody Marys. Reservations welcomed.
MC, VISA.
Island Map #100
Tel. 773-9800

Fort Christian Brew Pub

On the Boardwalk at the end of King's Alley Walk is the Virgin Islands' only micro-brewery and a great place for a good meal, often with a Cajun accent. Have a casual bite -- burgers, sandwiches, salad, or soup -- at the friendly downstairs pub. Or try a steak, seafood, or pasta dinner upstairs with a view of Christiansted harbor. Open seven days a week from 11 am - 10 pm (except Sunday, till 8 pm) Happy Hour 5 to 7 pm weekdays. Try Hammerhead or Blackbeard Ale by master brewer Tim Mason. On Monday nights, enjoy free draft beer with your steak dinner from 6:30 till 10, accompanied by live guitar and song.
MC, VISA.
Christiansted Map #92
Tel. 713-9820

Kendrick's Restaurant

Set in the heart of historic Christiansted in an old Danish Great House, Kendrick's opened in 1986 and quickly gained a solid reputation for excellent food. The atmosphere is vibrant yet relaxed offering al fresco dining in the tropical courtyard or in an air-conditioned Great Room. The menu ranges from enticing appetizers, salads, fabulous entrees like grilled rack of lamb, and home made desserts . Special dishes, created by Chef/Owner David Kendtrick, always include fresh local seafood. The staff is friendly and attentive always striving to keep standards high. Recently, we have added a yummy bar menu, served in the historic Cruzan cottage. You have to try the Sour Orange BBQ Tuna Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw and Smoked Chili Sauce! Join us Monday through Saturday, 5-9:30 pm. www.kendricksdining.com
St. Croix Map #91
Tel. 773-9199

The Galleon

A classic island favorite overlooking the yachts at Green Cay Marina. Happy Hour 4-6pm and dinner 6-10pm seven days a week. Try imaginative appetizers like Asian Tuna Tantalizer or Duck Napoleon, Caesar salad prepared tableside, and a gourmet entree -- fresh local lobster when available, osso bucco, Chateaubriand for two, or "The Galleon" filet mignon topped with lobster medallions -- then let our knowledgeable staff suggest a wine from our extensive cellar to complement your meal. Vegetarian specials, luscious desserts. Piano bar and live music nightly by St. Croix's best! Secure parking, air-conditioned, reservations recommended.
MC, VISA.
St. Croix Map #91
Tel. 773-9949

Lobster Reef Cafe

On the north shore in La Vallee east of Cane Bay draws a fun-loving crowd with its Gilligan's Island atmosphere and 20 items under $10, including lobster! Serving a full menu seven days a week from 11:30 am to 9:30 pm Their specialty comes a variety of ways: lobster fritter, lobster salad or sandwich, lobster bisque, and, of course, a lobster dinner! Other fare includes prime rib of pork, BBQ baby back ribs, steak, jerk chicken, and daily specials -- eat like a captain and feel like a pirate! Kids menu, too. Daily Happy Hour 4 to 6 pm features $2 beer and well drinks. Plenty of free parking -- even room for a helicopter pad!
Now accepting MC, VISA.
Island Map #37
Tel. 719-9044

Off The Wall

At Cane Bay by the water's edge is the best place to watch the sunset! Relax in a hammock at this casual bistro and enjoy one of the famous Sunset Shooters. Enjoy the legendary "No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem!" attitude every day from 11 am until 9 pm for lunch and dinner. You'll find deli sandwiches, homemade pizza, calzones, lasagna, spaghetti and daily specials at the island's favorite cool out joint. Wed. nights from 6 pm - 9 pm for pasta & pizza while you enjoy the sounds of Jack Petersen. Happy hour from 5pm to sunset shot daily. Live Entertainment on Saturday afternoons. No reservations needed!
Island Map #35
Tel. 778-4771

Paradise Cafe (aka "Tommy T's")

Voted #1 Best Place to Eat When You're on a Budget and #1 Best Breakfast (VI Daily News). Located on Queen Cross Street just two short blocks up from the boardwalk and tucked into an old Danish townhouse, the chefs in this cozy spot have been preparing your favorite menu items for over 20 years! Come here for reasonably priced meals and drinks all day long. Breakfast platters include steak and eggs, omelets, pancakes, and freshly squeezed orange juice. For lunch, choose from more than 30 scrumptious sandwiches or burgers, including Reuben's and gyros, with ample sides, daily homemade soups and specials. For dinner, try a NY strip steak, fresh fish three ways, fresh conch when available, and homemade ravioli. Open Monday-Saturday, 7:30am to 9:30pm. Lunch from 11:00am until dinner at 5:00pm.
Christiansted Map #126
Tel. 773-2985

The Pickled Greek

Peter Skrivanos, and is daughter Nikki, welcome you with open arms and old world recipes! Our menu was inspired by the home cooked Greek meals that Peter's mother and Yia-Yia (grandmother) prepared for him as a child. As with many Greek family recipes, nothing was written - instead they were handed down with a pinch of this and a dash of that. Chef Aaron Matlofsky spent 6 months working with Peter to recreate the childhood recipes that warmed his soul complete with favorites like dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), souvlaki, authentic Greek gyros (pronounced "heroes"), and mousaka. Or enjoy one of Chef Aaron's famous Greek pizzas - highly recommended! Voted Best New Restaurant/Bar in the VI by the readers of the Daily News. Located 1/4 mile East of Christiansted. Hours: Monday - Saturday 4pm - 10pm. Call for reservations, take out, and private parties. "Its Like Greece without the airfare." St. Croix Map #15
St. Croix Map #15
Tel. 713-1868

Polly's at the Pier Internet Cafe

Coffee lovers rejoice! Enjoy world-class coffee, Ghirardelli Frappe, or dish of Armstrong's Ice Cream in a hip, funky urban island inspired coffee house and art gallery. Capture a beautiful West End sunset while enjoying tapas and your favorite Caribbean libation. Polly's 100% natural fruit smoothies refresh and invigorate the body and soul. Polly's offers up the most extensive organic loose-leaf tea selection on the island. Soups, salads, wraps, and gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches are served up with friendly style. Polly's Sunday morning gourmet pancake breakfast and build-your-own Bloody Mary bar is a favorite among locals. Three Internet stations and Wi-Fi available. Open weekdays at 7am, Sat/Sun at 8am.
www.pollysatthepier.com
Federiksted Map #1
Tel. 719-WIFI (9434)

Savant

Brings big city sophistication to Hospital Street in Christiansted. The restaurant is the recommended choice of Travel & Leisure and Brides Magazines. With its own private parking lot in back, this air conditioned, cozy bistro offers escape from the ordinary with its artistic decor, interesting photographs, cool music, and a culinary experience created
by a fusion of Thai, Mexican, and Caribbean cuisines. Innovative stir-fry dishes are on the menu, along with delicious desserts and the island's most interesting freshly-dripped coffee. Open for dinner daily except Sunday 6 - 10 pm, or stop by for drinks at the well-stocked bar.
AX, MC, VISA.
Christiansted Map #144
Tel. 713-8666

Salud! Bistro

Salud is your unique dining destination for St. Croix's most creative cuisine (The Daily News), a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list, and St. Croix's best mojitos and martinis. Salud's menu bursts with the sun-soaked flavors of Southern France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and North Africa -- with every menu item from bread to desserts made in-house, and featuring fresh local fish, duck, lamb, and steaks. Enjoy Spanish cuisine? Join Salud every Tuesday night when we celebrate Spain with 2 for 1 bottles of wine from the Spanish speaking world and paella. Salud's lively atmosphere gets more boisterous on Friday nights with live spanish and classical guitar. There's plenty of parking at Salud's convenient, central location just 5 minutes west of Christiansted on Northside Rd. Rt. 75. So, join us at Salud, St. Croix's #1 Dining Destination (gotostcroix.com). Closed Sundays.
www.saludbistro.com
Island Map #44
Tel. 718-7900

UCA's Kitchen

"When the coal pot's cooking, you can smell the food around all the corners in town," says Wala of the King Street, Frederiksted restaurant she has shared with Featha for almost thirty years. "UCA's Kitchen has been around since the 70s with different cooks but always the same food. Everything's prepared with almost totally homegrown, as organically as we can get, and with love. Plates could fill two people." Come here for authentic vegetarian food--ancient cooking with modern style. We only do lunch from 12:30 until everything's finished! Favorites include vegetarian and Indian potato pates, black-eyed peas akkra ball with onion sauce, stew gooseberry & Tamarind, pastas, and local juices including a wonderful chlorophyll & ginger-lime mix.
Island Map #8
Tel. 772-5063

Zebos

A casual, upscale experience offering seasonal, regional cuisine! The main courses take advantage of local fresh seafood, vegetables, herbs & produce. Enjoy Zebos' hand-made pastas & breads or choose from exciting appetizers. Finally, complete the evening with amazing desserts and cheese plates. As St. Croix's only wine bar/restaurant, Zebos shops globally to create their wine list, ensuring the widest selection available, including organics. Zebos features a piano, professional pool table & lounge area with HD Plasma TV. Walls are decorated exclusively with local art, available for purchase. Zebos, serving 7 days a week from 6 until . . . Cheers!
Island Map #40
Tel. 692-2864

The Palms at Pelican Cove

Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at the beachside pavilion or the elegant mahogany dining room at The Palms Restaurant at The Palms at Pelican Cove. The chefs have put together a tantalizing menu to please every palate including our special bar menu which is served until Midnight. Enjoy Sunday at the Palms with a Sunday Brunch from 10 am-2 pm or try the "Saki and Sushi Sampler" from 6-10 pm served along with the regular menu. With breathtaking views and romantic ambiance, The Palms at Pelican Cove is an ideal location for your St. Croix destination wedding or other special event. Business travelers will enjoy the 1000 square foot, air-conditioned meeting room. Please call for reservations.
Island Map #66
Tel. 718-8920

Turtles Deli

Is a longtime island favorite with two great locations for dining or carryout. Turtles Fredriksted is on the beach off Strand Street, the only seaside gourmet deli and coffee shop on St. Croix. Tables are set on the beach under a canopy of sea grape trees or on the patio surrounded by sea turtle murals. Turtles Christiansted is in the historic former Indies courtyard at 55 Company Street with plenty of shady seating. Both offer continental breakfasts, pastries, specialty coffees and hot chocolate, fresh Caesar salads, and our famous gourmet lunch sandwiches on fresh homemade breads. Frederiksted open 8:30 am - 3 pm, Christiansted open 9 am - 4 pm weekdays (call to check weekend hours.)
Frederiksted Map #55
Tel. 772-3676 or 772-3936

Tutto Bene

("Everything Good!") This lively Italian restaurant just east of Christiansted is a must! The fun atmosphere is accented by the sunshine walls, high green ceilings, and hand-painted mirrors featuring nightly specials. Superior service, great food, a spacious bar, air conditioning, and secure parking lot make this a local favorite. Testimonials abound -- from Gourmet: "Fine food!" From Bon Appetit: "A new favorite." Now in its 15th year, Tutto Bene serves traditional Italian dishes: Roasted Garlic, Spaghetti Bolognese, Osso Bucco, and Veal Saltimbocca. House-made desserts, cappuccino, and cocktails available until closing. Ask about the unique Chef's Table in the kitchen for a special night! Open for dinner seven nights a week from 6 to 10 pm Reservations suggested.
AX, MC, VISA.
Christiansted Map #148
Tel. 773-5229

Villa Morales

Is an island tradition of many years' standing, a spacious, informal countryside establishment located off the Queen Mary Highway near Frederiksted. Here you'll be treated to the best in island cuisine with a Spanish touch from 10 am to 10 pm Thursday through Saturday. A varied menu served throughout the day includes local seafood selections -- conch, shrimp, lobster, and red snapper - as well as several daily specials: Thursday stewed goat and BBQ spareribs; Friday roast pork or goat and fish & fungi; Saturday stewed pig feet along with the pork or goat. All is lovingly prepared by Angela Morales, second generation owner of this "must visit" spot, the island's favorite for Crucian or Spanish cuisine.
Island Map #19
Tel. 772-0556

The Waves at Cane Bay

Experience intimate seaside dining at The Waves at Cane Bay. Casually elegant, The Waves has beautiful views of Cane Bay, Hamm's Bluff, and gorgeous sunsets. The Waves serves fine cuts of meat, locally caught seafood, and fresh vegetables along with creative and delicious Chef's specials. The Waves also has a fully stocked bar with Happy Hour daily from 4-6 pm plus nightly drink specials. Open seven nights a week for dinner from 6-10 pm and for Sunday Brunch from 10:30 am-2:30 pm. Reservations suggested. The Waves at Cane Bay ... fine dining on the rocks!
Tel. 718-1815 or 718-4745

Cheeseburgers in America's Paradise

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Cheeseburgers in America's Paradise has become an East End tradition - at least in my family. Nobody leaves island without a visit to Cheeseburgers. In fact, it is usually the first stop after the airport.

The atmosphere at this open air restaurant feels like you are at a friend's back yard barbeque. People sitting next to you feel like old friends. This comfortable environment invites friends and family to engage in laughter and a good time is had by all.

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Slow Down and Taste the Dinners at the Creque Dam Farm

By Carol M. Bareauther, RD

slow-food-1.jpg"Fast Food" feeds millions, but it is "Slow Food" that nourishes the body and soul. This nurturing earth-friendly cuisine, mixed with a heaping helping of eco-sustainability and cultural preservation, is what the Slow Down dinners at St. Croix's Creque Dam Farm are all about.

"The idea for our Creque Slow Down Dinner Experience, or CSDDE for short, was born out of the Slow Food philosophy," says Keith Weitzman, chef for the farm, which is also the headquarters for the Virgin Islands Sustainable Farm Institute (VISFI).

Carlo Petrini, an Italian visionary, founded the Slow Food Movement in 1986 as a resistance effort to combat fast food. The central theme of this now globally-recognized effort is to preserve the cultural cuisine and the associated food plants, domestic animals, and farming within an eco-region. This year, the Creque Dam Farm will represent the U.S. Virgin Islands as one of over 5,000 producers of good, clean, fair food at the Slow Food Movement's Terra Madre conference in Turin, Italy.

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Salud Bistro - Escape to the Mediterranean

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Tavia Babb was destined to succeed. Born and raised on St. Croix, Tavia graduated from Country Day School and went on to study International Relations and Foreign Policy at Tufts University. After graduating in 1997 she went on to a career in advertising which led her to New York City and eventually San Francisco.

Feeling frustrated with no creative outlet she decided to quit her job and travel to Europe. Her travels included Italy, Spain, Greece, Turkey and France. Upon returning to California she enrolled at the California School of Culinary Arts, a Cordon Bleu program, and completed the program at the top of her class. After working at Rubicon restaurant in San Francisco she decided to move back to St. Croix to be closer to family and with the hopes of opening her own restaurant someday.

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Dining Directory:
  • St. Croix Dining Guide
  • Angry Nate's
  • Salud! Bistrot
  • Flat Iron Grill
  • Ace Roti Shop
  • Good Spirits
  • Spratnet Beach Bar
  • Polly's at the Pier
  • Namaste Cafe
  • Deep End Bar
  • The Galleon
  • Cane Bay
  • The Pickled Greek
  • Lalita
  • Rhythms at Rainbow Beach
  • Angry Nates Boathouse & Seafood Emporium
  • Beach ide Café
  • Ace Roti Shop
  • Avocado Pit
  • Good Spirits
  • Flat Iron Grill
  • Restaurant Bacchus
  • Beach Side Café
  • The Blue Moon
  • Rhythms at Rainbow Beach
  • Cheeseburgers In Paradise
  • Chicken Charlies Roadhouse
  • Spratnet Beach Bar & Grill
  • Deep End Bar & Grill
  • eat @ Cane Bay
  • Duggan's Reef
  • Fort Christian Brew Pub
  • Kendrick's Restaurant
  • The Galleon
  • Lobster Reef Cafe
  • Off The Wall
  • Paradise Cafe (aka "Tommy T's")
  • The Pickled Greek
  • Polly's at the Pier Internet Cafe
  • Savant
  • Salud! Bistro
  • UCA's Kitchen
  • Zebos
  • The Palms at Pelican Cove
  • Turtles Deli
  • Tutto Bene
  • Villa Morales
  • The Waves at Cane Bay
  • Cheeseburgers in America's Paradise
  • Slow Down and Taste the Dinners at the Creque Dam Farm

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